[ April 22, 2026 ]
President Trump has escalated pressure on Iran with a series of aggressive maritime actions in and around the Strait of Hormuz, including a reported naval blockade, mine-clearing operations, and the interdiction of vessels suspected of paying transit fees to Tehran. The moves come amid heightened tensions following confirmation from the administration that Iran refused to abandon its nuclear ambitions during recent talks involving Vice President JD Vance. Trump accused Iran of reneging on commitments to keep the vital waterway open, warning that its actions are disrupting global commerce and violating international law, and demanded that Tehran move “fast” to restore full access to the strategic shipping route.
President Trump begins blockading Strait of Hormuz and warns US military will “finish up the little that is left of Iran.”
Trump takes control.
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Iran just lost its last card …..
🚨 HOLY CRAP! President Trump is now:
– Naval blockading the Strait of Hormuz
– Removing mines from the Strait
– Interdicting any and all ships in international waters that paid a toll to Iran to use the Strait47 also CONFIRMED that Iran refused to give up NUCLEAR ambitions… https://t.co/8Nr8mLIJxl pic.twitter.com/Z1tvZqLrlK
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 12, 2026
"Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz." – President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/JInBTLyu2s
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 12, 2026
Trump on Truth Social:
Iran promised to open the Strait of Hormuz, and they knowingly failed to do so. This caused anxiety, dislocation, and pain to many people and Countries throughout the World. They say they put mines in the water, even though all of their Navy, and most of their “mine droppers,” have been completely blown up. They may have done so, but what ship owner would want to take the chance? There is great dishonor and permanent harm to the reputation of Iran, and what’s left of their “Leaders,” but we are beyond all of that. As they promised, they better begin the process of getting this INTERNATIONAL WATERWAY OPEN AND FAST! Every Law in the book is being violated by them. I have been fully debriefed by Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, on the meeting that took place in Islamabad through the kind and very competent leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan. They are very extraordinary men, and continuously thank me for saving 30 to 50 million lives in what would have been a horrendous War with India. I always appreciate hearing that — The amount of Humanity spoken of is incomprehensible.
ADVERTISEMENTThe meeting with Iran began early in the morning, and lasted throughout the night — Close to 20 hours. I could go into great detail, and talk about much that has been gotten but, there is only one thing that matters — IRAN IS UNWILLING TO GIVE UP ITS NUCLEAR AMBITIONS! In many ways, the points that were agreed to are better than us continuing our Military Operations to conclusion, but all of those points don’t matter compared to allowing Nuclear Power to be in the hands of such volatile, difficult, unpredictable people. My three Representatives, as all of this time went by, became, not surprisingly, very friendly and respectful of Iran’s Representatives, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Abbas Araghchi, and Ali Bagheri, but that doesn’t matter because they were very unyielding as to the single most important issue and, as I have always said, right from the beginning, and many years ago, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!
🚨 JUST IN: President Trump is touting the fact that DOZENS of empty SUPERTANKER ships are en route to the United States to export OUR oil, as Iran keeps the Strait closed
American oil is in SUPER high demand around the world now.
“Boats are sailing up and heading out to our… pic.twitter.com/Y0nbMR1xqy
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 11, 2026
Hundreds of tankers from all over the world are heading to the Gulf of America for oil.
The Hormuz Straight will be cleared of mines and danger by the United States of America.
The Iranian Regime’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon will
end.The Uranium in Iran will be secured.… https://t.co/1avfrE4FKR
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) April 12, 2026
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump announces NAVAL BLOCKADE on the Strait of Hormuz after the Iranians failed during negotiations…
…and the Navy will interdict EVERY SINGLE VESSEL in international waters that paid a toll to Iran.
TRUMP IS TAKING THE STRAIT 🔥
"Any Iranian who… pic.twitter.com/ghPNlLwrJm
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 12, 2026
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